Global Consulting Newsletter

Tuesday 23 August

Monthly Update

So what's holding you back?

Some professionals are constrained by truly important concerns (family, friends, community) but many talented individuals suffer under the burden of self-imposed, artificial barriers to personal career advancement.

Change, whether personal, financial, or professional, can be daunting and unsettling. And it is easy to find an excuse (fear of the bad economy, fear of failure, fear of taking risks) to avoid making it. Some people just get too comfortable with what they have and forget that staying in the same place is in many ways the same thing as stagnating.

You need to get a fresh glimpse of your future, a vision of your ideal career, and a rejuvenated outlook regarding your own capabilities. Your dream job is out there and you need to be able and willing to grab it when it comes.

It's just about time for all the kids to head back to school. Vacations are nearly over. Labor Day is just around the corner. Don't let anything hold you back. Make a move, like others have! Contact us today. We can help.

The ImpostOr Syndrome and your job search

Applying for your dream job is a thrilling prospect. But if you're like 70 percent of Americans, you may feel like you don't deserve to get that dream job. The application process could make you feel, ironically, like a fraud.

People who identify with the 'impostor syndrome' feel they've somehow 'fooled' others into thinking they're smarter and more capable than they believe themselves to be. They have a skewed definition of competence. As a result, they hold back and don't go after that killer job they really want.

But the impostor syndrome doesn't have to handicap your chances to advance. Instead, consider these tips to have -- and enjoy -- the career of your dreams.

Get Clear

Before you apply for your dream job, figure out what triggers fraud feelings:

Are there parts of your job you don't think you do well?
Are there parts of your dream job that you don't think you're qualified for?
Are there parts of the job search process that scare you? Which ones?

A lot of people will look at a list of job qualifications and even if they have eight of 10, they won't apply. As a recruiter working with Fortune 500 companies, I have been on the other side of the interview desk. You don't have to know how to do all of it. You just need to know 40 percent. The rest you can learn on the job.

Get Help

Once you know what's holding you back, seek advice from a coach, a mentor, or trusted colleague with expertise you need.

Instead of seeing it as a sign of ineptness, use it as an opportunity to grow your knowledge.

Rather than saying, "It's me -- everyone else is competent," figure out what you need -- more time to prepare or coaching, for instance. Contact our sister company, Global Career Strategy Center, to learn how we can help you create a career plan and acquire the skills to implement it.

Track Your Successes

Keep an 'effort and accomplishment journal' to record your accomplishments -- no matter how small -- for example, coming up with a great idea at a meeting that day. Track small steps you took or other ways you put in the effort to achieve your goals.

Ask Questions

At the interview, ask your own questions. This will help you assess and avoid workplaces that make employees:

Feel isolated.
Participate in cutthroat competitiveness.
Figure the job out as they go -- there's no mentoring.
Base success on what they produce, not how they work.

Any one of the above factors isn't enough to cause impostor feelings. But together, they're a dangerous combination.

Ask, 'Am I going to get mentoring? Will I get training? Will I be part of a team?' That's self-care for the employee, and the employer is going to respect that.

Original provided by Monster...

Fresh Opportunities

Audit Manager

Our client, a thriving automotive manufacturing corporation in the Detroit-Metro region, has asked us to locate a motivated Audit Manager for their corporate headquarters.

In this role, you will perform internal audits and special assignments from the planning stage through the generation of the draft report. You will assist our client in strengthening and promoting a strong system of internal controls and best practices, reinforcing discipline and strong ethics, and ensuring compliance with the company's policies and procedures.

Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance. Ten years of relevant experience encompassing: external/internal audit, corporate accounting, IFRS/GAAP, SOX, supervisory/team management, and international experience. MBA, CPA, CIA, and/or CMA or equivalent required. Travel up to 50% (domestic and international)

Base salary is up to $110K plus great benefits (including car allowance) and lots of growth potential!

SEC Reporting Analyst

A global manufacturing and retail organization in the Greater Ann Arbor region is looking for an SEC Reporting Analyst.

In this role, you will manage the filing of various SEC filings, press releases, proxy statements, and annual reports. You will also be directly responsible for implementing disclosure modifications and enhancements as directed, ensuring proper implementation of internal controls for related functions, and completing supporting documentation for internal audit and external auditors.

Our client offers an excellent benefits package, including a competitive salary (up to $100K).

Qualifications: 6+ years of related finance and accounting experience (experience in either large national/regional CPA firms and/or manufacturing industry highly preferred). CPA (or equivalent) preferred. Experience preparing financial statements and disclosures. Experience researching accounting and reporting issues, including interpreting U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting Rules.

Please visit our website for a complete listing of our current hot opportunities.

Arthur Gluzman, CEO, *PRA, *PCC
Managing Partner
Global Consulting

248.489.1900 ext. 21 (Direct)
248.489.9008 (Fax)
248.390.5598 (Cell)
arthur@globalrecruiters.com

*Professional Resume Advisor, *Professional Career Coach

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